Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2020/21 by the Scottish Government

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships 2020/21 by the Scottish Government

Designation/Position-  Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships

Scottish Government invites application for Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships from eligible and interested candidates

About- Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships are an incredible opportunity to study in a country with world-leading universities and a long tradition of academic excellence. Our chosen scholars are people who aspire to become influential leaders in their future careers. They have wide ranging interests outside their studies and a desire to broaden their personal and academic experience in Scotland.

Research/Job Area- Science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy

• The course must be a postgraduate Masters level course in one of the following subject areas:
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Creative industries
  • Healthcare and medical sciences
  • Renewable and clean energy
• Courses must be full-time and delivered in Scotland. Online, distance learning or courses delivered at a Scottish university campus overseas are not eligible for the scholarship.

Location-  Scottish universities

Eligibility/Qualification–

In order to be eligible for a Saltire Scholarship, candidates must:

• Have a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course.
• Be a citizen of Canada, India, Japan, USA, Pakistan or China (Hong Kong citizens are also eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China).
• Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the costs of living in Scotland and the remaining tuition fees.
• Not have previously studied for a full undergraduate degree in Scotland.
• Not have previously received a Saltire Scholarship.
• Meet the language requirements of the course.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

Applicants must demonstrate:

• An interest in studying in Scotland and/or at a specific Scottish university.
• The aspiration to work and study in a global context and take a position of leadership in their chosen career. 
• A willingness and the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to participate in the programme of activities that accompanies the scholarships.

Scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries: Canada, China (including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and USA. 

Job/Position Description- 

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships is a programme of scholarships offered by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Scottish universities in the areas of science, technology, creative industries, healthcare and medical sciences, and renewable and clean energy. 

The scheme offers up to 50 awards, each worth £8000, towards tuition fees for any one year of full time study on a postgraduate Masters programme at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions. 

How to Apply- Eligible and interested candidate can apply online.

Last Date for Apply– 1 June 2020 at midnight GMT. 

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